crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Ten Crowdsourcing Trends for 2011 – [link]. Ten Crowdsourcing Trends for 2011 – [link]. Why Your Startup Shouldn’t Hire a Marketer from Microsoft – [link]. Why Your Startup Shouldn’t Hire a Marketer from Microsoft – [link]. Ten Crowdsourcing Trends for 2011 – [link].

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 15, 2015

The wrong first hire could kill a company, so apply the Mark Zuckerberg test: “Would I be comfortable reporting to this person if the roles were reversed? Survey Monkey acquired them in 2011. They also love hiring creative minds, so they ask potential employees about their hobbies at the interview stage. How to Get Started.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

by Linda Allen, Bluefire PR. Mishek said his company spent $450,000 on new technology in 2011. Mishek said his company spent $450,000 on new technology in 2011. Additionally, the company hired only two new workers who received a combined annual salary and benefits package of $160,000. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD).

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ConversionXL

MARCH 19, 2020

The best drivers apply the brakes just ahead of the curve (they take out excess costs), turn hard toward the apex of the curve (identify the short list of projects that will form the next business model), and accelerate hard out of the curve (spend and hire before markets have rebounded).

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 14, 2011

The 7 Restaurant Industry Trends of 2011 – [link]. Hiring the RIGHT “Big Company” People for Startups – [link]. The 7 Restaurant Industry Trends of 2011 – [link]. crowdSPRING Small Business Spotlight of the Week: QRazy Panda – [link]. 4 Entrepreneurial Cities To Keep Your Eye On – [link].

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Altgate

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

As your business grows, you will likely need more and more time from your accountant and at some point you’ll hire a full time person to handle the day-to-day, likely combined with roles as office manager or finance (not to be confused with accounting). World class In-house UX is one of the most challenging hires you’ll make.

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Software By Rob

JANUARY 25, 2012

After co-hosting MicroConf in early 2011 I was on the prowl for the next big thing. Even through the five day outtage in early 2011, and the semi-regular downtime throughout 2010 and 2011. The site was once great; marketed by a high-end NYC PR firm. Aaaah yes…the search. And I’d been a user since 2006.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 1, 2011

How to Hire a Graphic Designer – [link]. How to Hire a Graphic Designer – [link]. 40 Fresh Illustrator Tutorials From 2011 – [link]. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week! The image to the left is one of 44 cool flyer/poster designs from around the world.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

That’s up from 602 in 2011-12. Protect their sanity from the clients who want to chew them up and from new hires who don’t fit in and hurt morale. Hire an accountant to handle the financials. As for employees, take the time to hire competent people who you’ll trust in their jobs – and then trust them! Commitment.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 27, 2016

For my current financial practice, I really struggled with naming it when I first left Edward Jones and went independent in 2011. I was a PR professional working for a large corporation and making plans to start my own PR company. . #8 – A Younger Generation. Photo Credit: Jeremy Torgerson. 9 – Inspiration from Kids.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

The 2011 Inc. The 2011 Top Lists. Back in 1997, Randy Parker was staring at a blank whiteboard, wondering where hed find the money to hire the employees and consultants he needed to build his new product. "We Learn how from the experts at PR Newswire. Copyright © 2011 Mansueto Ventures LLC. Technology.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 31, 2014

Fast forward to 2011. It’s true that good people get hurt along the way, not to mention innocent product owners that hire agencies which don’t act clean, causing the business owner to fail without knowing. 25 percent – Links from social networks and content sharing platforms. 5 percent - Q&A websites like Quora.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

The signals are loud and clear : seed and late stage valuations are getting frothy and wacky, and hiring talent in Silicon Valley is the toughest it has been since the dot.com bubble. The New Bubble : (2011 – 2014): Here we go again…. (If Rules For the New Bubble: 2011 -2014. Carpe Diem. We’re now in the second Internet bubble.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 11, 2011

10 Essential PR Tips for Startups. October 10, 2011 by Erica Swallow. Sign up for her course on “ PR for Startups ” to learn more about getting media coverage for your fledgling business. .” October 10, 2011 14:07:23. October 10, 2011 14:10:15. October 10, 2011 14:18:53. Flag this comment.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

When competitors raise money and you don’t the following happens (assuming all else equal on product development, which I know is not always the case): they have a PR advantage both in terms of perceived momentum and also money to spend on it. They get the PR bump. They hire a team that spends more time with more customers.

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www.entrepreneur.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Answers Ask Entrepreneur Home Business Operations Business Opportunities Sales & Marketing Advertising & PR Finance & Accounting Franchises Home Business Human Resources Internet/E-Commerce Legal Issues Starting Up Technology Most Recent Answers How Can I Streamline My E-Commerce Operation? Young Entrepreneurs How I Did It: The TOMS Story.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

How to hire a programmer when you’re not a programmer – [link]. 90+ creative advertising & design from January-February 2011 – [link]. Is this the start of the second dotcom bubble? – [link]. How To Get The Best Merchant Account For Your Small Business – [link]. Site Speed – Are You Fast?

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techcrunch.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Yes, you have good working knowledge of accounting, an idea of how to bring in sales leads, run a marketing and PR campaign, recruit people and build a great company culture, but that won’t help you build a product that customers want. 2011 Holiday. Your guide for the best gadget gifts of 2011. Austin, Texas. Disrupt NY 2012.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 31, 2012

Today’s spotlight is Geben Communication , a PR and communications firm located in Columbus, Ohio. She’s been listed as one of the Top 30 PR Professionals to follow on Twitter and writes a monthly column on digital PR trends for American Express OpenForum. she co-moderates a Twitter chat every week called PR 2.0

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infochachkie.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

For instance, if a consultant proposes to help you with public relations, pay them a commission equivalent to the greater of a flat fee per story placed or a percentage of revenue generated from the PR coverage. Such positions include: PR, Sales, Product Development, Lead Generation, Strategic Planning, Fund Raising, etc. Consultant.

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The Equity Kicker

JULY 8, 2019

The other most common focus areas for platform teams are to employ talent and PR/marketing experts who give advice to portfolio companies on strategy in these areas and have relationships and discounts with pre-vetted agencies who can deliver the work. Value add strategies make partners at VC firms more personally effective.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 7, 2020

After being furloughed by the Harlem Globetrotters due to COVID-19, I founded Eric PR & Marketing, LLC as a way to help nonprofits and small businesses during difficult times. I officially parted ways with the Globetrotters in August and Eric PR & Marketing is my path forward. Thanks to Eric Nemeth, Eric PR & Marketing ! #6-

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 19, 2011

SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING Home About Consulting Products Programs Workshops Blog Resources Contact Subscribe by RSS Subscribe to Duct Tape Marketing by Email Small Business Week 2011 Our winners! The Referral Engine – Teaching Your Business to Market Itself – by John Jantsch.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 19, 2011

SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING Home About Consulting Products Programs Workshops Blog Resources Contact Subscribe by RSS Subscribe to Duct Tape Marketing by Email Small Business Week 2011 Our winners! The Referral Engine – Teaching Your Business to Market Itself – by John Jantsch.

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Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

Firstly, keep in mind that chaos creates opportunities and there will be a huge prize for the companies able to navigate carefully through this downturn (competitors will disappear, you will be able to hire great talents.). ► 2011. (2). Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. sales and marketing. (10).

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View from Seed

JANUARY 24, 2018

And they tell us over and over again that they just care about four things: Hiring and developing a great team. Before Sunrise, Pierre became a UX designer at Foursquare after impressing CEO Dennis Crowley during a 2011 Foursquare hackathon. We don’t sit in a room and pontificate about what they need — we just ask.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2017

When I began practicing law I was hired by a firm where billable hours and collected fees were the only considerations for advancement. Soon, I had more work than I could handle, and had to hire another attorney and staff member. In 2011, I was looking for my next challenge. Image Credit: Nancy D. Image Credit: Dr. Rajiv Laroia.

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Up and Running

MARCH 21, 2017

Starting in 2011 and over the course of four years, my startup pivoted from an online community tool, to a live sales and support tool, to an outreach platform for businesses, to finally finding its identity in a campaigning and advocacy tool. For our market, the pain points we identified and targeted are as follows: Pricing.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 13, 2012

Why You Can’t Hire – [link]. PR to come to grips with Data (or not) – [link]. Wow – $99,344,382 pledged on Kickstarter in 2011. Mark Cuban’s 12 Rules for Startups – [link]. What It’s Like To Be An Entrepreneur – Eboo Patel – [link]. What history teaches us about startup incubators – [link].

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mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

And no matter what the latest trends indicate, you will eventually have to spend money on PR and marketing. For example, my company decided early on to hire a UI designer, which has helped tremendously with our product development. I’m now in my second founder/CEO role, having raised more than $18.5 million in venture financing.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 10, 2011

SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING Home About Consulting Products Programs Workshops Blog Resources Contact Subscribe by RSS Subscribe to Duct Tape Marketing by Email Small Business Week 2011 Our winners! The Referral Engine – Teaching Your Business to Market Itself – by John Jantsch.

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Up and Running

APRIL 28, 2015

That was in 2011, late 2010. The opportunity was this: Lauren and I have a national, even an international audience through our respective sports of running and triathlon through social media and PR and media in the sport. Eventually I hired my cousin who was a super talented young graphic designer out of Cal Poly.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 20, 2021

Economic paid acquisition: Contribution margins from customers are recycled into advertising, marketing, and other PR activities that successfully drive additional customers. Even if the first MVP isn’t a hit, you’ll be building the muscle needed for the company such as making key hires.

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mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

One Strike and You’re Out: In Relationship Era, Bad PR Pitches Will not Be Tolerated – [link]. So much excess in hiring by Silicon Valley startups. One Strike and You’re Out: In Relationship Era, Bad PR Pitches Will not Be Tolerated – [link]. Best of the 2011 – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 26, 2012

Facebook Now Earns 23% More Per Impression Than In Q1 2011 – [link]. Why Startups Shouldn’t Hire PR Firms – [link]. Facing Another PR Disaster: Google Accused Of Fraudulently Undermining A Kenyan Startup – [link]. Mobile-Ad Spending Projected to Reach $2.61B in 2012 - [link]. – [link].

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 2, 2020

I used my experience gained while hiring, creating job descriptions, interviewing, and being part of several promotional processes to start a coaching business which I absolutely love. Addicted to entrepreneurship at this point, I started my own PR agency in 2019–– PAAPR (Public Attention And Public Relations). 26- Find fulfillment.

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